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Benin Unhappy With AU’s Role in Libya

October 27, 2011

After the secret burial of the late Libyan leader Col. Moamar Kadhafi in the Libyan Desert, the Republic of Benin has expressed dismay over the role played by the African Union (AU) in the Libyan crisis.

S. Leone: Opposition SLPP concerned about re-opening of university

October 27, 2011 Les salles de classes restent vides alors que la grève des enseignants se poursuit

The opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has added its voice to calls on the government to immediately resolve the demands of striking University of Sierra Leone lecturers to enable them return to the classrooms.

 

UN report cites high maternal mortality in Liberia

October 27, 2011 A Mother and Child

The State of the World Population released by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) indicates that Liberia remains among countries with the highest maternal mortality rates, with 990 deaths from every hundred thousand live births.

UNHCR facilitates first voluntary repatriation to Cote d'Ivoire

October 26, 2011 Ivorian refugees boarding trucks in Solo refugee camp

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in collaboration with the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has facilitated the first voluntary repatriation to Côte d' Ivoire.

Liberia: Warning against hacking private cell phone lines

October 22, 2011 Angelique E. Weeks, Patron de la LTA

By William Selmah/WADR Correspondent

The Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) has warned that it will take “effective and appropriate action” against any GSM company found liable of monitoring subscribers’ lines.

Sierra Leone: Indicted Prison official awaiting trial dies

October 21, 2011 Sierra Leone ACC logo

As Sierra Leone’s Anti graft agency heats up fight against corruption, an indicted Sierra Leonean Prison officer awaiting trial has suddenly dropped dead.

Sierra Leone: Pupils get free learning materials from Actionaid

October 19, 2011

“I feel happy, so I’m telling them thank you” says little Salu, one of the many Sierra Leonean students who are proud beneficiaries of an Action Aid International donation of a consignment of educational materials.

Ghana: As doctors strike bites, hopes for an early end

October 19, 2011 Ghana Health Min Joseph Yieleh Chireh

The medical doctors’ strike in Ghana has begun to bite, as it entered its second week, with some reports of abandoned patients dying in some public hospitals.

Mano River Union experts discuss trade, infrastructure

October 18, 2011

Experts from countries in the Mano River Union are currently meeting in the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan to discuss road infrastructures and trade among the four MRU member states.

ISS on how Africa can fight terrorism

October 18, 2011 Dr. Jakkie Cilliers,ISS chief

“I think Africa has always been the continent most affected by terrorism in the world, much more than America,” says Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, Executive Director of the Pretoria-based Institute for Security Studies (ISS).